USD 109 is hiring an elementary music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year!!
Apply online at usd109.org under the "Employment" tab.
Apply online at usd109.org under the "Employment" tab.

USD 109 Earns Kansans Can STAR Awards!




We are SO proud of our students who earned awards in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards—one of the biggest competitions a young artist can participate in!
Founded in 1923, Scholastic is the longest-running and most prestigious art and writing competition for teens in the country. Students from across the nation submit their work, it’s judged by professionals, and earning an award means your art truly stood out!
These students put in the time, the heart, and the creativity, and it shows. Help us celebrate their talent and hard work! We couldn’t be prouder 💙❤️🦬








Batik by Grady Siemsen

Batik by Kelby Stone

Batik by Matayah Martinez

Batik by Madi Lauber

The High School Boys Wrestling team will compete in the two day Tri-County Tournament in DeWitt, NE.
Dates: Friday, January 9th beginning at 2:00 pm
Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 am.
Teams: Adams Central, Columbus Lakeview, Falls City, Fillmore Central, Lincoln Christian, O'Neill, Pawnee City, Republic County, Shelby-Rising City, Tri County.
Live stream will be available for the high school gym only: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/dewitt/organization/3529/tri-county-high-school
Dates: Friday, January 9th beginning at 2:00 pm
Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 am.
Teams: Adams Central, Columbus Lakeview, Falls City, Fillmore Central, Lincoln Christian, O'Neill, Pawnee City, Republic County, Shelby-Rising City, Tri County.
Live stream will be available for the high school gym only: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/dewitt/organization/3529/tri-county-high-school

Students in grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to listen to speakers from Jana's Campaign on Thursday, January 15. An email was sent to all parents of students in grades 9-12. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!

It's game day for the high school basketball team today, January 8th, at Ellsworth.
Game schedule is as follows:
High School Gym: 4:30 JV Girls, 6:00 Varsity Girls, 7:30 Boys
*Honor First Responders during Varsity Girls Halftime.
City Hall: 4:30 JV Boys, 6:00 1/2 C Boys
Games in the High School Gym will be livestreamed: https://bit.ly/3Ag25CI
Game schedule is as follows:
High School Gym: 4:30 JV Girls, 6:00 Varsity Girls, 7:30 Boys
*Honor First Responders during Varsity Girls Halftime.
City Hall: 4:30 JV Boys, 6:00 1/2 C Boys
Games in the High School Gym will be livestreamed: https://bit.ly/3Ag25CI

Please help us welcome our new educators to the Buff Team at RepCo JH/HS. Introducing (left to right) Allison Chase, serving as an interventionist district wide, Levi Hood is a student teacher from KSU Agriculture Education Dept, and Rebecca Gibson is our JH Special Education Teacher. Our students are lucky to have each of you.

Do you know a 6th-8th grader who loves things related to math and science? Then there is a great opportunity coming up for them at Emporia State University! Saturday, March 7th ESU is hosting their Enhancing Your Future (EFU) with Mathematics and Science Day. This day allows students to hear an engaging speaker, lean about career possibilities, and participate in hands on sessions that they can select based on their interests. There is also an adult option so parents are welcome and attend. The costs for students is $35 and includes lunch, a t-shirt, a bag, and materials for the sessions. The adult fee is $40 and includes all the same things. For a copy of the brochure contact Mrs. Hubert or Mrs. Aurand. You can also visit the website and scroll down to the Enhancing Your Future Event.
https://www.emporia.edu/school-of-science-mathematics/mathematics-statistics/stem-outreach-programs/
https://www.emporia.edu/school-of-science-mathematics/mathematics-statistics/stem-outreach-programs/
The Republic County Basketball teams travel to Southeast of Saline for their first games of 2026 tonight. Games begin at 4:30 with JV Boys followed by JV Girls in the Elementary Gym. The varsity games will begin at 5:00, starting with the girls followed by the boys in the main gym.
Be sure to note varsity games begin at 5:00. Good luck to both teams.
Be sure to note varsity games begin at 5:00. Good luck to both teams.

Tonight's high school basketball games are live-streamed at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/vOzW4cvj0bI?si=oQSzHayZOuepccPQ
High School Basketball at SE of Saline tomorrow-Friday Jan 2
JV Boys-4:30
Varsity Girls 5:00 Varsity Boys follow at 6:30
JV Girls start after Varsity Girls in JV gym
Republic County wrestlers finished fifth overall at the Marion/Hillsboro tournament today.

Oil pastel by Katana Mudd

Republic County is hosting the Junior High League basketball tournament starting at 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 20th. The Junior Lady Buffs will start off playing the first round at 9:00 versus Sacred Heart. Good luck.

🎉🧤❄️ New Year, Clean Gear! ❄️🧤🎉

